Accounts Receivable Specialist

UTLX

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) manufactures, leases, and repairs railcars in North America for railroads and industrial companies. With roots dating back over 125 years, we are part of an operation that owns and leases a diversified portfolio of approximately 120,000 tank cars and 10,000 freight cars, operates two tank car manufacturing facilities, and has a network of more than 110 full-service and mini / mobile repair shops. Owned by Marmon Holdings, Inc. and Berkshire Hathaway, we rely heavily on those with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success and are committed to attracting and retaining top talent. We offer competitive compensation, an excellent benefits package, and an opportunity to become part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, expertise, and progressive thinking are encouraged and valued.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accounts Receivables Specialist is responsible for maintaining the Accounts Receivable aging system, generating aging reports, and managing the credit and collection processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Post daily cash receipts promptly, ensuring they are matched with the appropriate outstanding invoices and applying miscellaneous checks received. Reconcile posted receipts to the bank statement daily.

• Resolve payment issues such as short payments, overpayments, or unidentified payments through research and communication with customers, sites, Revenue and Billing Administrators, and sales teams.
• Collaborate with Revenue and Billing Administrators to apply credits to customer accounts.
• Maintain and reconcile the monthly aging report to the general ledger.
• Ensure timely customer payments, including the collection of past-due accounts.
• Collaborate with the Controller to assess and update customer credit limits quarterly and provide monthly exception reports for customers exceeding established credit limits.
• Set credit limits for new customers using valid information from credit agencies and other sources, in collaboration with Revenue and Billing Administrators.
• Maintain the customer Masterfile, including the setup of new customers and updates to existing customer information, in compliance with company policies and internal controls.

SKILLS/SPECIFICATIONS:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and related reports and statements.
• Proficiency in operating a calculator and computer to manage accounting information on ERP systems.

• Effective communication skills with the ability to persuade.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in task completion.
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, and stretch for filing activities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree or High School Diploma with 5 years of related work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using ERP software for cash receipts application.
• Proficient in Excel and applicable query tools.
• Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX is preferred.

Why Join Our Team?

We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage on day 1
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
• 401k matching
• Holiday pay
• Vacation and PTO
• Marmon employee discount program
• ADP employee discount program
• Annual Salary Range: 55,000.00 - 70,000.00 (depending on experience)

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.